Mavic Ksyrium SSC Wheelset Review

Mavic Ksyrium SSC

The Mavic Ksyrium SSC wheelset is stiff. Very stiff. Some just have to cry about speed coming at the expense of comfort, but those people should be racing cruise ships instead of bicycles. For those of us that understand that this sport is about speed, then listen close, you’re about to hear a secret.

Compared to its next closest competitor in this marketplace - the Alex 295 - the living legend Mavic Ksyrium SSC series and this particular incarnation is a Formula 1 kart to a NASCAR beer-mobile. Essentially, they both do the same thing, but one does it with grace and finesse while the other does it…well…drunk. Costing a bit more on average than the Alex rims the SSC justifies its existence with one very long list of features.

An integrated free wheel hub with FTS, M9 compatible freewheel, adjustable and removable QRM sealed cartridge bearings and a black anodized Maxtal SUP welded 6061 rim (for 19-23 mm tires) keeps things rolling smoothly. After absorbing that brain-full, hold your breath for this: aero-friendly Zircal straight pull spokes with integrated aluminum nipple and anti-rotation system (Radial on the front and Isopulse for the rear) and Fore drilling technologies UB Control brake sidewalls help to round things out.

Mavic even sends the Mavic Ksyrium SCC on its way with a bearing adjustment tool.

Wait a minute; doesn’t Alex make BMX wheels? Well, good for them, then.

Not only does the SSC come with a staggering list of features, but it may be one of the most unabashedly sexy wheel combinations on the market today. If these babies don’t have the French maids whistling at your ride, then just give up and buy a Ferrari. If you’re willing to do the maintenance to make your bike a championship-winning bullet, then think hard about the Mavic Ksyrium SSC’s. More expensive than BMX wheels and worth every penny.

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